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Early Mann

September

To mark the release of the new Final Cut 4K restoration of his 1986 thriller Manhunter, we present Michael Mann's first three feature films on the big screen.

Interactive Art is the Best / Exhibition

Interactive Art is the Best

Thu 10 Sep – Thu 7 Jan | Café Bar, free

Interactive Art is the Best explores the work of Genetic Moo — artists Nicola Schauerman and Tim Pickup — whose collaborative practice has been at the forefront of interactive digital art in the UK for over two decades.

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Two Queens Presents: I Push my Fingers into my Phone’s Eyes

Until Sun 1 Nov | Gallery, Free

Curated by Two Queens and Phoenix, this new gallery exhibition brings together work by artists responding to themes of technological trust and mistrust, comfort and discomfort, connection and dependency.

/ Jacques Becker Season

Edouard et Caroline 12A

Sun 20 Sep, 2pm

Becker’s 1951 screwball-esque comedy-drama follows husband and wife Edward and Caroline as they get ready for an evening that threatens to spiral into petty arguments and threats of divorce.

/ Exhibition on Screen

James McNeill Whistler PG

Sun 20 Sep, 3pm

Unveiling the bold, innovative artist behind one of the most famous paintings in history, this exhibition on screen reawakens the world to James McNeill Whistler's work and legacy.

/ Film + Director Q&A

Extra Geography + Director Q&A 15

Mon 21 Sep, 7pm

“★★★★ – painfully funny and a punch to the gut" – Guardian. Earning comparisons Lady Bird and Booksmart, Molly Manners' delightful feature debut focuses on the friendship between two friends at boarding school, and their summer project to fall in love.

/ Early Mann

The Keep 18

Mon 21 Sep, 8.30pm

A fascinating cult-horror oddity in Mann’s filmography, The Keep feels like a mix of John Carpenter and Ken Russell with moody soundscapes provided by Tangerine Dream.

/ PLATFORM

PLATFORM: The Slate Q&A 18+

Thu 24 Sep, 7pm

Join us to hear about the three projects in development with The Slate and to learn more about the process of assembling the crew for these productions.

/ NT Live

The Misanthrope 15

Thu 24 Sep, 7pm | Sat 26 Sep, 7.30pm | Sun 27 Sep, 3pm (caps)

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

/ Alfred Hitchcock Season

North by Northwest (1959) PG

Thu 24 Sep, 7.45pm

A case of mistaken identity leads to an advertising exec going on the run in Hitchcock's classic spy thriller, starring Cary Grant.

/ Film

Queen at Sea 15

Screening from Fri 25 Sep

“★★★★★” – Guardian.As dementia erodes a woman’s ability to communicate her inner life, her husband (Courtenay) and daughter (Binoche) struggle to act in her best interest.

/ Film

Sense and Sensibility U

Screening from Fri 25 Sep

An irresistible new adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved classic from director Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) starring Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Descriptive Subtitled

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.